Logs, Logs, Logs at The Battery

QIC:  Mrs Baker

Date: 02/15/2020

PAX: Schnitzel, Snow Patrol, Cold Play, Shotput, Retred, Deep Dish, Clothespin

AO: The Battery


Conditions

Cold and clear


COP

SSH 20x, Slow Merkin 10x, SSH 20x, Slow Squat 12x, Mosey @ 200yds, Willy Mays Hayes 10x, SSH 15x, forward fold 10 count, SSH 15x, Deep Squat stretch, mosey back to truck to retrieve logs.


The Thang

Pair men up by height and choose a 8″ by 6 foot log for every pair.
Logs, Logs, Logs
Mosey up the Greenway with log on right shoulder, left shoulder and overhead, stop every 2 minutes or so and do one of the following exercise with the log: Front Squat, overhead press, situp, deadlift, back squat, merkin with feet on log, floor press, toe merkin, sit-up. Having covered about a mile and 30 minutes, stop at the grassy area under the pine trees for phase 2

Log flip Dora:
Each pair of men to complete 100 merkins, 200 Big Boy Sit-ups and 300 squats while the partner flips the log end over end across the grass alternating each 25 yard crossing. Log flip requires a clean and press to get it over.


COT

Just a reminder to persevere. We are all in this life for the long haul. Each day has plenty for us to take care of, but we can’t go all in and burn out. Keep the long view and know that our life is in God’s hands and he is in control.
BALL OF MAN: Congregation of two or more men in physical contact, usually (but not exclusively) in the prayer that terminates the COT. Abbr: BOM]


Moleskin

That was a good challenge and most everybody agreed that we could do it again.


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    Teamwork on a post

    QIC: Mrs. Baker

    Date: 11/02/2019

    PAX:    9Volt, Deep Dish, Clothespin, Topless, Red Tees, Sandwich, El Chapo, Shotput, Schnitzel, Pork belly

    AO: The Battery


    Conditions

    First Frost of the Season, 32 and clear.


    COP

    In a circle at the flags:

    SSH 20x
    Merkin 12x
    SSH 20x
    Squat 15x
    SSH 18x
    Arm Circles 15x each direction
    SSH 16x
    burpee 12x
    SSH 14x
    forward fold 10 count
    SSH 12x
    merkin 12x
    SSH 10x
    hamstring squat stretch 10 count
    SSH 8x
    big boy situp 12x
    SSH 20x


    The Thang

    QIC brought 6″ by 8 ft wooden fence posts to the party. PAX organize themselves 3-4 men of similar height per post .


    Teamwork on a Post
    Each team team of men spread out and practice working together with QIC calling out movements to the group.

    Lift Post from ground to chest
    Back to ground
    Ground to overhead
    Overhead to chest
    4 count squat
    post to ground
    Ground to chest
    right face and post on right shoulder

    Mosey 200 yds
    halt – 4 count squat 20x with post
    Mosey 200 yds
    halt – Overhead press 20x
    Mosey 200 yds left shoulder post
    halt – big boy situps with post
    Mosey 200 yds post overhead
    halt – merkin 20x
    Mosey 200 yds right shoulder post
    halt – floor press post 20x
    Mosey 200yds
    halt – lunge 20x
    Mosey 200 yds
    halt – squat 20x
    Mosey final 200 back to flags

    With 18 minutes remaining we circle up for the Dealers choice Mary in the frosty grass.
    Big Boy Sit-ups 10x
    box cutter 15x
    plank 1 min
    LBC 20x
    leg lifts 20x
    bicycles 20x
    Cptn Thor 15x
    Heal Touches 20x
    Big Boy Situps 15x
    Dead Bug 15x


    COT

    Teamwork is a key component of a successful life. Men often end up working alone and miss out on a lot of benefits of working in a team. Carrying and lifting the post was pretty easy today. It’s good for us to have a reminder that work and life are easier together. Maybe next time we will have some much heavier posts and challenge ourselves even more. Keep up the good work and remember that we are to “Leave No Man Behind, but Leave No Man Where You Found Him.”
    CIRCLE OF TRUST: The terminating stage of each Workout, wherein the PAX form a circle and conduct Counterama, Namerama, Announcearama and the Ball Of Man.
    BALL OF MAN: Congregation of two or more men in physical contact, usually (but not exclusively) in the prayer that terminates the COT. Abbr: BOM]


    Moleskin

    Chilly Morning and Teamwork makes for concentration and light chatter. Our various heights, weaknesses and strengths brought some challenges and kept us on our toes. Great effort so Bigger Logs are on tap for next time.


    News

    F3 Chattanooga One Year Anniversary Convergence at BX (Brainerd Baptist) on 11/16
    F3 Cleveland One Year Anniversary 11/23 at the Battery. Abscess from Knoxville on Q


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      Rolling Ladder @ The Battery

      QIC: Mrs. Baker

      Date: 09/10/2019

      PAX: 9 Volt, Clothespin, El Chapo, Deep Dish,  FNG-Sandwich

      AO: The Battery


      Conditions

      Nice, and humid


      COP

      Mosey about 400 yds, pause and circle up for forward fold, slow merkins 10x, squat hold, arm circles, 10x forward and barckward, mosey another 400 yds, slow squat 15x, hamstring stretch, Willy Mayes Hayes 16x
      Jailbreak run back 1/2 mile to the starting point

      The Thang

      Ladder of Strain and Pain going eastbound on the Greenway

      10 Merkins / 1 squat at the first lightpost, bearcrawl to second lightpost
      9 Merkins / 2 squat at the second light post, bearcrawl to the third light post
      continue until 1 Merkin / 10 squats

      Run back to first Lightpost

      10 burpees / 1 lunge, jog to next lightpost
      9 burpees / 2 lunges, jog to next lightpost
      continue until 1 burpee, 10 lunges

      Run back to first lightpost

      10 sit-ups / 1 merkin, mosey to next lightpost
      9 sit-ups / 2 merkin, mosey to next lightpost
      continue until time expired @ 3 situps/7merkins

      Run back to the flags


      COT

      Overall we are here with a purpose. Let’s keep our eyes on the ball and reach out to those Brothers and people around us that need a word of encouragement or more.

      Welcome to Sandwich, who is from Turkey and has been in Cleveland for 3 years. Good work El Chapo for bringing him in.

      CIRCLE OF TRUST: The terminating stage of each Workout, wherein the PAX form a circle and conduct Counterama, Namerama, Announcearama and the Ball Of Man.
      BALL OF MAN: Congregation of two or more men in physical contact, usually (but not exclusively) in the prayer that terminates the COT. Abbr: BOM]


      Moleskin

      Quiet Group but sweat and encouragement were plentiful for our FNG and each other.


      News

      No group activities planned, Clothespin on Q Saturday, Keep bringing the FNG and encouraging the MIA.


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        IronPax week 3 at The Battery

        QIC: Mrs. Baker

        Date: 09/21/2019

        PAX: Vila, Clothespin, Sandwich, Mustang, Topless, Deep Dish, Schnitzel, Mayhem, DNF, Anny

        AO: The Battery


        Conditions

        Still no rain, but plenty of humidity


        COP

        Short mosey then: 12 count: forward fold, yoga merkins, slow squats, arm circles, slow merkins, hamstring stretch

        The Thang

        We have a  group assignment and a number of new faces from other AO. Standard 8″CMU dispensed from the truck and transitioned to the playground.

        Iron Pax week 3
        43 minute AMRAP with standard 8″ CMU

        10 pullups
        15 burpee coupon jump over
        20 coupon curls
        25 coupon squat thrusters
        30 Gas Pumps (reverse crunches)

        This one was a tough one. Every PAX got plenty and the 43 minutes with countdown timer and Red Hot Chili Peppers was only a minor distraction from the building fatigue and pain.


        COT

        Sometimes the EH and Leave no man where you found him ethos applies to the Q. I was not particularly enthusiastic about this IronPax workout, but having the group show up and count on me, pushed me to grow and do more than I expected.  Sometimes just showing up for each other is enough.  Sometimes we need more encouragement.  Either way keep it up.

        CIRCLE OF TRUST: The terminating stage of each Workout, wherein the PAX form a circle and conduct Counterama, Namerama, Announcearama and the Ball Of Man.
        BALL OF MAN: Congregation of two or more men in physical contact, usually (but not exclusively) in the prayer that terminates the COT. Abbr: BOM]


        Moleskin

        We are glad to have some HIM from Hacksaw join us up North. A fine time was had by all. And this one will remind of for days to come.


        News

        Normal schedule workouts and drop in Fellowships will continue.  Keep turning up.


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          Baker’s Circle of Doom

          QIC: Mrs Baker (R)

          Date: 08/28/2019

          PAX: Clothespin, FNG-El Chapo

          AO: The Battery


          Conditions

          The steam made the gloom even more prevalent!


          COP:

          • Mosey around Greenway to Parking Area
          • Third Grade Exercise 15 in cadence
          • SSH 20 in cadence
          • Willy Mayse Hayse 14 in cadence
          • Little baby Arm circles forward (thumb up) 15 in cadence
          • Little baby Arm circles reverse (thumb down) 15 in cadence
          • Cherry Pickers 15 in cadence
          • Moroccan Night Club
          • Seal claps 10 in cadence

          The Thang:

          Form a circle with 6 stations:

          • Imperial Walkers
          • Burpees
          • Slow Squats
          • LBC
          • High Knees
          • Merkins

          Rotate Counter Clockwise 30 seconds each exercise. Small rest between each round then rinse and repeat.


          COT

          Dont let life get you down!

           


          Moleskin

          The battery had an invasion this morning with another workout group assaulting the skate park!


          News

          Scenic City MudRun 09-08-2019


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            Southern Rock and The Clock

            QIC: Mrs Baker

            Date: 08/24/2019

            PAX: Bubbles, Schnitzel, Mustang, Fastlane, Rug Doctor

            AO: The Battery


            Conditions

            Damp Fantastic


            COP

            Mosey out the Greenway to the east and stop at approximately 500 yd intervals:

            Stop for SSH, Slow Squats, Forward fold, Yoga Merkins 15 count of each at the first stop.
            2nd Stop in the mosey: 15 count of; SSH, Arm circles, seal claps, leg over forward fold L/R, continue mosey to upper parking lot by the pool.

            The Thang

            With Lynard Skynard soundtrack in the background and the mobile app keeping us honest:
            1 Minute to complete the required exercise 10x, sprint across the parking lot and back
            Diamond Merkin
            Squat
            Burpee
            Big Boy Sit-up
            Military Merkin
            Squat Jump
            Burpee
            Bicycle crunches
            Merkin
            Squat
            Pause the timer for a group mosey around the parking lot for recovery
            Burpee
            Big Boy Sit-up
            Wide Merkin
            Squat Jump
            Imperial Walker
            Burpee
            Lunge
            Squat
            Burpee
            Imperial Walker
            Pause the Timer for a group mosey around the parking lot for recovery
            Reverse Lunge
            Crunches
            Calf raises
            Shoulder touches
            Merkin
            Pickle pointer
            Calf raises
            Crunches
            Lunge
            Burpee


            COT

            Mrs Baker:  I have been reading and studying about Faith with respect to the details behind my Christian belief. In the book I have been reading the Author, Michael Guillen, talks about our Emotional Intelligence; EQ., IQ, and something he calls SQ, Spiritual Intelligence.  We can see the world through each of these lenses, but it’s important to have balance between them for a full life. We need to not only look at the world intellectually with logic, but also use our emotions and consider the spiritual implications of our actions. It’s easy to stay in the physical and Intellectual side of life, but for a full multi-color view we need all three. He says that a person with a single lens is a cyclops and misses the deep nuances of the world. So let’s strive not to be cyclopes.
            CIRCLE OF TRUST: The terminating stage of each Workout, wherein the PAX form a circle and conduct Counterama, Namerama, Announcearama and the Ball Of Man.
            BALL OF MAN: Congregation of two or more men in physical contact, usually (but not exclusively) in the prayer that terminates the COT. Abbr: BOM]


            Moleskin

            We had a solid workout and noticed the conspicuous absence of several brothers. Mostly we were quite in contemplation and sweat.


            News

            Upcoming Convergence on Labor Day at Beast Ridge
            Upcoming Chattanooga Mud Run 9/8, plenty of teams available to join in
            Wednesday AM workout at the Battery will shift to Tuesdays 0530 starting in September
            Hacksaw is taking off and now starting a Wednesday and Friday workout schedule. Jump in down there, it’s not far and a great group.


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              Four Corners on the Clock

              QIC: Co-Q (Mrs. Baker and Mustang)

              Date: 08/03/2019

              PAX: Deep Dish, Rug Dr, FNG-Pumbaa, Abscess, Topless, Wuzn’t Me, 9 Volt, Fast Lane, Lazy Boy, Schnitzel, Sidewinder, ClothesPin

              AO: The Battery


              Conditions

              Pleasant and Humid


              COP

              400m Mosey
              SSH
              Arm Circle Front, Reverse, Seal Claps – 20 count
              Slow squat
              Slow Merkin

              The Thang

              Pax mosey to the lower parking lot near the softball fields and count off into 4 groups

              Four Corners on the Clock

              Each group starts 1 minute of the note card prescribed exercise on the tone and complete as many reps as possible in 1 minute. At the end of the minute all groups rotate clockwise to the next station on a 30 second timer. Continue until all groups have done all four corners four times. Countdown timer keeps time from the speaker on the center of the parking lot

              First Corner Merkins – Group 1
              round 1 – diamond Merkin
              round 2 – military merkin
              round 3 – decline or pike merkin
              round 4 – wide Merkin

              Second Corner Lunges – Group 2
              round 1 – lunges
              round 2 – reverse lunges
              round 3 – jumping lunges
              round 4 – Jumping squats

              Third Corner Abs – Group 3
              round 1 – Big Boy Sit-ups
              round 2 – Plank
              round 3 – Crunches
              round 4 – Flutter Kicks

              Fourth corner Strength – Group 3
              (With 40 or 50 lb sandbags)
              round 1 – ground to overhead
              round 2 – military press
              round 3 – trisep press or bench press
              round 4 – curls

              After the 4th round, PAX go on a 1200 yd mosey and come back to the Parking Lot for 2 more rounds

              First Corner Merkins – Group 1
              round 2 – military merkin
              round 4 – wide Merkin

              Second Corner Lunges – Group 2
              round 1 – lunges
              round 2 – reverse lunges

              Third Corner Abs – Group 3
              round 1 – Big Boy Sit-ups
              round 2 – Plank

              Fourth corner Strength – Group 3
              (With 40 or 50 lb sandbags)
              round 1 – ground to overhead
              round 2 – military press

              PAX collect the sandbags and note cards and Mosey back the flags for COT


              COT

              Mrs Baker reflected on parenting and the impending departure of Mustang to the Navy. Parenting is challenging and not for the feint of heart, but like the Public Service announcement says, the most important part is to stay in the game. We are all challenged by the job, have some mistakes and victories, but children, like us are in God’s hands and have a unique purpose. We can have faith that if we trust Him and point to him he will take care of the big things.

              CIRCLE OF TRUST: The terminating stage of each Workout, wherein the PAX form a circle and conduct Counterama, Namerama, Announcearama and the Ball Of Man.
              BALL OF MAN: Congregation of two or more men in physical contact, usually (but not exclusively) in the prayer that terminates the COT. Abbr: BOM]


              Moleskin

              PAX were working and sweating with various mumble chatter around but nothing stood out particularly. FNG – Bloomin Onion / Pumba named and welcomed to the group. 


              News

              Deep Dish on Q Wednesday
              Welcome to our Brothers joining in from Knoxville
              Plan on a re-test of the PFT in September after the Schenic City Mud Run
              T-Shirt Order is set-up so expect a posting on Slack with details.
              Coffeeteria at Aubrey’s for Walker Valley softball fundraiser


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                The Battery – Moving some heavy bags

                QIC: Mrs. Baker

                Date: 06/19/2019

                PAX: Sidewinder, Deep Dish, Rehab, Clothespin, 9 Volt, Fastlane, Wuzn’t Me 

                AO: The Battery


                Conditions

                70 deg F with a very light but increasing mist. Opened up as we packed up the flags. Perfect Battery weather


                COP in the skate park

                10x Good Morning Squat in cadence, 10x Don Quixote in cadence, 10 Yoga pushups OYO, 10 / side leg swings, 8 count forward fold, 8 count left leg over fold, 8 count right leg over fold

                The Thang

                In the skate park in a loose oval

                Moving some sand bags
                Strength focus: 3 rounds, not for time

                10 per leg weighted lunge with 50# sandbag

                18 / side single leg elevated pickle pointers

                Conditioning focus: 5 rounds with “Evil Siri” keeping the time and easy listening Santana in the background

                minute 1: 50# sandbag clean and press to overhead, max reps

                minute 2: squat thrusts, max reps

                minute 3: sandbag carry for distance

                minute 4: rest

                Bonus: Merkin roundup, 10x diamond, 12x military, 14x decline, 16x freestyle

                Mary: 10 count leg lift, 20 count heel touches, 16 count LBC, 16 count Capt’n Thor 


                COT

                CIRCLE OF TRUST: 8 men getting better together. Proud to be a part of it.
                BALL OF MAN: Complete


                Moleskin

                In true Battery fashion we were fully wet from the warm-up on. Several comments about the easy listening Santana compilation including a random Nickleback duet. I may have to spend more time on the playlist.


                News

                Upcoming Convergence at Beast Ridge July 4 at 0700. 

                Fridays at Hacksaw are really taking off. The Count is continuing his World tour on Friday.

                Deep Dish has the Q next Saturday


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                  Run with Pyramids

                  QIC: Mrs. Baker

                  Date: 06/01/2019

                  PAX: 9 Volt, Sidewinder, Deep Dish, Snooze Button, Rug Doctor, Mustang, Fastlane

                  AO: The Battery


                  Conditions

                  So Nice. Sunny and summer like.


                  COP

                  Short 400 yd mosey and leg focused stretching and warmup.

                  10x very slow squats, 10 count forward fold, OYO deep squat stretch, 10x Abe Vigoda, 10x Willie Mayes Hayes

                  The Thang

                  Run / Pyramid

                  OYO 10 merkins/1 squat, 9 merkins/2 squats, 8 merkins/3 squats… 1 merkin /10 squats

                  Group Run 1 mile out and back with fastest man picking up each PAX on return

                  OYO: 10 burpees/1 lunge, 9 burpees/2 lunges, 8 burpees/3 lunges, 6 burpees/5 lunges, 4 burpees/7 lunges, 2 burpees/9 lunges, 1 burpee/10 lunges

                  Group Run 3/4 mile out and back with fastest man picking up each in turn on return

                  OYO: 0 situps/1 merkin, 9 sit-ups/2 merkins, 8 sit-ups/3 merkins… 1 sit-up/10 merkins

                  run 3/4 mile

                  OYO: 10 squats/ 1 SSH, 9 squats/2 SSH… 1 squat/10 SSH

                  run 1/2 mile

                  OYO: 10 merkins / 1 lunge, 9 merkins/2 lunges, 8 merkins/3 lunges… 1 merkin/10 lunges

                  More was available, but the hour expired and everyone agreed we had plenty.


                  COT

                  QIC was generally spent, but commented on his Thankfulness for the HIM of The Battery for the ongoing encouragement and support. F3 has turned out to be a highlight of my week and that is attributed to each of you. Thanks Men.


                  Moleskin

                  PAX were generally quiet, but several comments and a pause for the cause related to a Friday hot wing buffet and apple pie ala mode.


                  News

                  Mustang swore into the US Navy this week and currently has a March 2020 shipping date to Basic.  He is signed up for Nuclear Propulsion and everyone congratulated him on his path.

                  PAX were encouraged to support Hacksaw on Friday and continue EH our 1-3 time Posters to get them back in the fold.  Rug Dr plans to post a spreadsheet with missing PAX so we can EH the men we brought in.

                  Also keep up the Wednesday and Saturday posting through the summer.


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                    The Battery – “Murph” Prep session (05/04)

                    QIC: Mrs. Baker

                    Date: 05/04/2019

                    PAX: Deep Dish, Snooze Button, Bubbles, Transplant, Peanuts, Jabooti, Wuzn’t Me, Rug Doctor, Fastlane, Threeskin

                    AO: The Battery


                    Conditions

                    [Nice; daylight, no precipitation, a little humid


                    COP

                    Don Quixote 15x, SSH 15x, Forward Arm circles 15x, Reverse Arm circles 15x, SSH 15x, seal claps 12x Yoga pushups 5 OYO, mosey to the playground

                    The Thang

                    “Murph” Prep session

                    Count of into 4 groups

                    First group starts with @400 yd run

                    Second group starts with 10 pull-ups, (3 strengths of bands and ring available to modify if needed)

                    Third group starts with 20 push-ups

                    Fourth group starts with 30 squats.

                    All groups start at the same time and each group completes the required number of exercises in the set and rotates to the next set when the runners return. 

                    Rinse and repeat for 4 rounds

                    Walk back to the flags for Mary and recovery

                    7 minutes of Mary with big boy sit-ups, Freddy Mercury, Hello Dolly, Heels to the Heavens, leg lifts


                    COT

                    Basic truth we are learning in our family recently is that God has a proper time of everything and our desire for something doesn’t change His timeline.  It’s not a particularly deep truth, but it has been a good reminder for me this week not to rush things , go with the program and trust the process.

                    CIRCLE OF TRUST: The terminating stage of each Workout, wherein the PAX form a circle and conduct Counterama, Namerama, Announcearama and the Ball Of Man.


                    BALL OF MAN: Congregation of two or more men in physical contact, usually (but not exclusively) in the prayer that terminates the COT. Abbr: BOM]


                    Moleskin

                    [The rubber area near the playground is a nice area for sit-ups and ground contact exercises, there is a trail out of the back of the playground that goes to the swimming pool parking lot, 


                    News

                    Memorial Day Murph Convergence at the Dame


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